
Apartments for Rent in the Center City Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA Under $1,500 (169 Rentals)


Lotus

The Howell

Broad + Noble

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The Hannah

One City

Graduate Pointe

The Drake

Roosevelt Apartments

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Park Towne Place
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400 Market Flats

Annex 1201

Mariners Court Apartments

Avenir

The Witherspoon

Barringer Hall

Orlowitz Residence

The Cosmopolitan

339 Bainbridge St

Kenmar Building
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1500 Pine

Way Rittenhouse

Old City Apartments

2131 Walnut St

The Chancellor

The Claremont

Juniper Place

Papermill Lofts

John Fox Towers - 62 years old plus

Bainbridge Lofts
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The Bradford

514 South Street

Head House Flats

1430 South Street

1606-1608 Locust St

Universal Court 1

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905 Arch St

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404 South St, Unit 3, Unit 3

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2320 Catharine St, Unit 1, Unit 1

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751 S 22nd St
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1622 Bainbridge St, Unit 3F, Unit 3F

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1909 Chestnut St, Unit 3, Unit 3

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1314 Walnut St

157 N 9th St, Unit 2nd Fl

2301 Cherry St, Unit 22

2220 Walnut St, Unit 10

1512 Spruce St, Unit 10

425 S 15th St, Unit 3R

1022 Pine St, Unit 2F

620 S 8th St
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Center City, Philadelphia, PA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Center City?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Center City Studio Apartments | $1,908 | $647 | $4,560 |
| Center City 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,459 | $812 | $7,788 |
| Center City 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,567 | $970 | $10,000+ |
| Center City 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,932 | $1,300 | $10,000+ |
| Center City 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,359 | $1,160 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 169 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Center City Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Center City
How much are Studio apartments in Center City?
There are currently 1,044 Studio Apartments in Center City with rent ranges from $647 to $4,560 with an average price of $1,908.
What is the current price range for One Bedroom Center City Apartments for rent?
Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Center City ranges from $812 to $7,788 with an average monthly rent of $2,459.
What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Center City cost?
The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Center City range from $970 to $13,777. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $3,567.
How expensive are Center City Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 172 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Center City on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $1,300 to $15,938 - averaging $3,932 for the location.
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